@Barberian said:
I posted this in the Saturday coffee and coins post and I hope the photos take here.
I finally filled the 75-S slot in my collection, but I didn't plan on it being a WB-19 "Micro S." I was looking for an AU coin with some color to brighten my "beautiful, clean coal" SLH collection. This "micro S" appeared on eBay already attributed and I said what the heck. It's the lone micro-S reverse used in 1975 is highly sought after (=expensive). I submitted my offer, checked for a reply all day, then went to bed. When I woke up, the coin was gone and had received no notices that my offer had been accepted. Disappointed, I checked the "completed/sold auctions" to see what it sold for and found out that I had won it! Not only that, but it was already paid for (PayPal) and had been shipped.
In a collective survey involving collectors and dealers, Bill Bugert found only 29 examples with only 6 in grades above VG. Undoubtedly there are more than 29 examples, so he rated it an R5. I check 75-S halves when I encounter them but have not cherried one yet.
I found one of these on Ebay many years ago non-attributed. I knew I was busted, when the bid rose past $100. It was not as nice as this one and went for over $300. I did not jump into the bidding fray.
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Here is my newp upgrade for the set.
Is the the Seated Half thread or what! LOL Great coins!
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Won't upload my obverse pic for some unknown reason.
I found one of these on Ebay many years ago non-attributed. I knew I was busted, when the bid rose past $100. It was not as nice as this one and went for over $300. I did not jump into the bidding fray.